Undergraduate physics

Do you like to know how things work?

If you enjoy the fundamentals of science then a degree in physics is for you. We’re interested in the laws that govern our universe, from the smallest particles to solar-terrestrial systems and beyond. Throughout your studies, you can participate in ongoing research, solve everyday problems and interact with people who are intrigued by the wonders that science can discover.

We offer three program options: Engineering Physics, Physics and Applied Physics. These programs allow you to customize your experience based on your interests and goals.

Be in control of your studies and find a path that inspires you.

Earn while you learn

Enhance your experience with the co-op program. The co-op office supports you while you develop your resume, conduct job searches, and work as a science co-op student.

• Co-op = gain experience and a jump start to your career
• Co-op = earn and reduce school debt
• Co-op = explore career options
• Co-op = network with people who can help you advance your career

Where can you go from here?

The Department of Physics and UNB foster connections with employers throughout the province, across the country and internationally. If you are looking for experience that will set you up after you graduate then look no further.

For example, you could end up working for:

• Breathe NB
• Gemtec Consulting Engineers and Scientists
• Irving Oil
• Science East
• Snolab
• ThermTest
• Triumf
• UNB Faculty of Science research labs
• And more

Interdisciplinary science studies

Interdepartmental programs offered jointly by physics and other departments in the Faculty of Science allow you to study physics in combination with another discipline: Biology-Physics, Chemistry-Physics, Earth Sciences-Physics, Environmental Science and Mathematics-Physics.

You can combine your physics degree with an arts degree in either the Bachelor of Arts & Science (four-year) degree or the five-year concurrent Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree program. The concurrent Bachelor of Computer Science/Bachelor of Science degrees often naturally incorporate physics.

If physics is a strong interest for you, it is possible to combine any 24 credit hours of UNB physics courses (including first-year physics courses) into a Physics Minor to enrich another degree. It is also possible to combine physics with another science as part of the General Science degree.

Student research

Our faculty members hire undergraduate students to participate in their state-of-the-art research. Scholarships like the Margot Roach Internship support high school and undergraduate student summer research positions; we will assist with the application process.

Explore the areas of active research currently ongoing in the department. The department encourages physics students to contact faculty whose research intrigues them.

Awards and scholarships